Will introduce legislation to close bankruptcy loopholes that let organizations facing child sex abuse lawsuits evade responsibility, allow discovery to continue during bankruptcy, permit victim impact statements in Chapter 11, and require forensic accountants to assess debtor and nondebtor holdings.

introduced the bipartisan Closing Bankruptcy Loopholes for Child Predators Act

Ross announced introduction of legislation to reform bankruptcy rules in child sex abuse cases so survivors can continue discovery, be heard in Chapter 11, and get fair asset assessments.

Ross, Tenney, Sykes, De La Cruz Introduce Legislation to Support Survivors of Child Sex Abuse Through Bankruptcy Reform | Press Releases | Representative Deborah Ross
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The article says a bipartisan bill introduced by Rep. Deborah Ross and Rep. Claudia Tenney would let sex-abuse survivors seek more discovery in Chapter 11, make victim-impact statements, modify the automatic stay, and require forensic accountants to value assets.

Ross publicly introduced the described bankruptcy legislation, which matches the core promise to target bankruptcy loopholes for child sex abuse claimants.

delivered later_term A for effort

Bankruptcy Bill Would Weaken Protections for Organizations Facing Sex Abuse Claims
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